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Contact the nursing home abuse lawyers of Downs Brill Whitehead; our nursing home neglect attorneys serve victims in Palm Beach, Miami, and Broward County.
The Law Firm Miami-Dade
55 Miracle Mile Suite 200
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (305) 444-6773
The Law Firm Broward
Mercantile Bank Building
One SW 129th Avenue Suite 305
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (954) 447-3557
The Law Firm Palm Beach
Crystal Tree Commerce Center
1201 US Highway One Suite 403
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (561) 694-5558
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Representing West Palm, Broward County, and Miami-area Victims and Their Families
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult one for any family. When that loved one is mistreated or abused as a result of negligent staff or poorly equipped facilities, no amount of compensation can relieve the pain and anguish of the victims. However, some victims and their families do find some solace in pursuing legal action against the parties responsible for the suffering of their loved ones, ensuring that the negligence of these supposedly trustworthy healthcare providers does not go overlooked. If you are interested in filing a claim on behalf of a loved one who has suffered nursing home abuse, contact the lawyers of Downs Brill Whitehead, serving Miami, Broward County, and beyond. Our nursing home neglect attorneys would be pleased to evaluate your case and advise you of your and your loved one’s rights and options.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can take many possible forms, including:
- Physical abuse
- Psychological or emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial abuse
- Neglect
- Abandonment
- Involuntary seclusion
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
It is important that those who have family members in nursing homes be able to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect to protect their loved ones from future mistreatment. Some indicators to look out for include:
- Your loved one is being kept in an overmedicated condition
- Your loved one’s possessions have gone missing
- Changes in your loved one’s banking practices or account statements
- Changes in your loved one’s will or other financial documents
- Nursing home staff will not allow you to be alone with your loved one
- Nursing home staff will not allow you to see your loved one
- Frequent delays when you go to see your loved one in the nursing home
- Your loved one exhibits sudden changes in behavior
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures
- Bedsores
- Stiff joints
- Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or bleeding of the genital area
If you notice any of the above signs of nursing home abuse, it is important to take action immediately. Contact the nursing home abuse lawyers (serving all Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County locations) at Downs Brill Whitehead for a review of your case.
How to Prevent Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
If you are considering placing your loved one in a nursing home, or need to find a new nursing home for a family member, make sure you thoroughly research potential facilities to avoid future nursing home abuse or neglect. Information you should find out includes:
- Is the nursing home licensed?
- Is the nursing home administrator licensed?
- Are background checks performed on nursing home staff members?
- Is the staff required to undergo nursing home abuse and neglect prevention training?
- Does the nursing home have special service units?
- Have any medical malpractice suits been filed against the home?
Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys Serving Miami and Broward Counties
If you know that your loved one has been abused, or if you have noticed signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, contact our attorneys today. Our lawyers serve Miami, Broward, and surrounding communities with exceptional legal representation, as evidenced by our history of success in handling cases involving neglect and abuse in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.